The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1887-12-17
From Washington News Notes.
Special to the CARBON ADVOCATE.
WASHINGTON d. g., Dec.

Mr.. EDITOR; The opening of Congress- the
meeting of the National Republican Committee,
and the annual session of the American Evangeli-
cal Elance have contributed to render the past
week memorable one in the history of Wash
ington. Tho Associated Press dispatches fllrn-
ished graphic representation of the scenes at
the Capitol upon the opening day of the session,
but they convey but 4 poor idea of the keen
sense of disappointment felt by the crowds that
filled the galleries long before the hour of OPEN
ing, who anticipated witnessing exciting and
animated proceedings. The questions with re-
frence to the seating of certain Senators had
been amicably arranged in joint caucus held du-
ring the morning, and, as no emergency arose,
those who had struggled to get into the crowded
galleries, hardly felt recOmpensed for their pains.
The opening scenes in the House of Representa-
tiyes were not unlike those attending the open
ing day of session. The doors of the galleries
were thrown open at an early hour, and soon
evey seat was occupied and the corridors were
crowded. There was an unusally large attend
ance of ladies' The floral gifts TO the Members
were both numerous and beautiful. Here how
ever, as in the Senate the spectators who had
expected to witness an unusually exciting open
ing were disappointed. The only excitement
being Occasioned by a religious crank in the main
gallery, who, as the roll was about to be called
| arose and in a loud voice requested all present
| to join him in singing the old and familiar hymn
| "Praise God from whom all Blessings Flow
and, waving his hands he proceeded to sing at
the top of his voice. The gallery was so crowded
that it was impossible for the officers to reach
him until he had finished the song. After the
election of officers OF the House, the drawing for
seats was commenced 1t was highly amusing
to watch the expressions upon the faces of some
of the unfortunate members as the best seats
were selected before their names were call.
ed.
The President created decided sensation by
sending 10 Congress the shortest annual message
ever written and by devoting it entirely to sin
gle subject. The reading of the message was
listened to with marked attention by both Mem
bers and spectators, and the subject of the mess
age and its probable effect upon the coming
| Presidential contest has been the theme OF dis
cussion during the week. The more timid De
mOcrats are apprehensive at to its effect Will,
the Republicans claim that the message vii
enhance the strength Of their party in the manu-
featuring districts. Whatever the effect may be
It is generally doneeded that the message vii
prove reformation of the coming Presidential
contest.
The Evangelical Aliance which commenced
its session at the Congregational CHURCH ol
Wednesday, attracted TO the atty a large mum
Der of prominent church workers from all sec
tiOns of the country The sessions have beer
extremely interesting and so largely attende'
that it was found necessary to hold oyerhoN
meetings in other churches. Prof BOyeson
who is natualzed citizen OF the United States
read paper before the Alliance on Thursda.
evening upon the subject of Immigration,
which has attracted universal and wide-sprea,
attention. He pointed our the evils arising fron
unrestricted immigration, and the disastrou
consequences sure to follow. When an intelli
gent foreigner who allies his interests with ours
informs us that it is time TO throw obstacles il
the way of pauper immigration, we may wei
take head.
The National Republican Committee at IL
session at the Arlington Hotel on Thursday last
listened to the claims presented by the seyera
cities and finally decided upon Chicago as thu
place and the 18th of June the date for holding
the Nominating Convention. The meeting o
the committee was an interesting one, and all th'
: members proiessed to entertain the brighestes
b hopes Tor the future The friends of Mr., Blain,
1 had iull control, and il is now looked upon as
4 certainty that he viii again make the race wifi
MI Cleveland. MIR. Blaines prompt comment,
upon the Presidents Message are also con
y sldered as significant indication of his nten
e tons. '''s ''''eii
If now that Mi. Sparks has ceased 10 bold M.
,s once oil Commissioner Of the General Land M
fee, good story Is told as having occurrsd an
/ ing his recent administration. A report NO,
b received at the Department last year from ma,